uchicago2023,
UChicago
B.S., Chemistry
Incoming first-year student at UChicago
Features Included
4
Essays
3
Schools
5
Scores
17
Advice
7
ECs
0
Sports
Results, Essays, and Advice
Accepted
Waitlisted or Withdrew
Denied
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General Admissions Advice
My insights about AP (Advanced Placement) courses and exams
130 Words
Only take classes that you will love...If you don't like history, don't take the AP class. Instead, take a class that interests you. With this, you will form a spike that will make you stand out from other...
Recommended summer activities during high school and college
86 Words
Do something! Anything! Explore your passions or learn new things. Read books and talk to people. Exercise. Hang with friends and family. Visit colleges. When you...
What set me apart from other applicants
179 Words
I only listed the activities that were of personal significance to me. My essays were on topics that I loved. I didn't write about things that I thought were good. Instead, I wrote about things I love, even if other people are not interested in the topic. For my UChicago application, I wrote about...
How I narrowed down my essay topics
25 Words
Don't rule out anything. Start early and think....
How to deal with the stress of applying to college
82 Words
I exercised and ate a lot of ice cream! I made sure to hang with friends. Working on applications with friends is helpful. Even if...
My advice about getting recommenders
57 Words
Ask teachers who you know best. If you only did well in the class, don't ask. I...
What I’d change about my application process
50 Words
Don't rush the process. Make sure to read all application procedures thoroughly (i.e. early...
Whether I used a private admissions counselor, and advice I received
40 Words
I did not use a private counselor...But I did have a...
High School Performance
Weighted GPA
4.50
(equivalent to 4.00 unweighted) Rank
Top 1%
Test Scores
Highest ACT
36
ACT Score Details
Other ACT Scores
ACT Prep
AP / IB Classes and Scores
Details4 classes and scores
Sports
Extracurriculars
ActivitiesQuiz Bowl/Academic Bowl, Math Team, Research, Tutoring/Mentoring, Other Club/Activity, Music: Instrumental, Academic
Experience & Awards
Awards Received